A blog detailing the construction of the future home of the New England Regional Council of Carpenters.

Friday, September 26, 2008

What We Do- Training

When our highly skilled union carpenters complete a project, it ranks in quality on par with the top craftsmanship in the world. From soundness of construction to aesthetics of the finish, quality is our top priority.

With 24,000 well-trained men and women across New England, we guarantee a deep pool of qualified workers for every type of project. Our apprenticeship program continues to generate the workforce of the future. In fact, more than 6,000 carpenters are taught each year by nearly 100 expert instructors at our 15 training facilities. Those apprentices reflect the diversity of all the communities throughout New England, and they graduate prepared for a career, not just a job.

We're committed to providing well-rounded carpenters across the entire range of building disciplines. Therefore skill upgrades make up a significant portion of our educational initiative. There are more than 65 training classes available at no cost to our members, including some of the industry's most in-demand topics.